Last night I was walking along in Redridge and I saw a human pally and gnome war i think. So I said jokingly to the human "Nice pet, it's cute. Where do i find one? =)" Then, the gnomie stops, turns around, and says "you talkin about me? you racist?" So I said "Dude, i'm short too, why would i pick on short people?"
So then the flag drops and he challenges me to a duel. Same level, 19. I'm a hunter who stabled my pet so I could tame a buzzard. Well, I did what I could... got him down to 1 hit left... but I guess I swing too slow cuz he got the final blow off before I did. I congratulated him and told him that was fun. Then he began to laugh and dance and gloat his little heart away. I told him he must feel real special for killing a weak, petless hunter. He just continued to laugh and gloat.
Then his pally friend (level 17) challenges me. I accepted and spent about 70% of the fight standing like with my head cocked to the side unable to attack. They seriously need to cut the time down on pally stuns in PvP... it's just not fair. I never stood a chance. He didn't really gloat, he seemed to have a lot more respect and maturity than the stupid little gnomiesnack.
I asked him for a rematch and he said sure. So I went to go get my pet and when I came back he had taken off.
I mean, WTF? Don't people have honor and dignity. They'll only fight weaker classes when they have the distinct advantage?
...Seriously...
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I guess this experience has to be tempered with the thought to how many people are in the community. Of course there are gonna be asses. But I have dueled several people who either congratulated me when I won or acted graciously in their win.
The only thing I guess I could suggest is to only duel people you know, especially people who's skill you respect. It'll help you for pvp with the other faction and you won't have to deal with the occassional jerk
The only thing I guess I could suggest is to only duel people you know, especially people who's skill you respect. It'll help you for pvp with the other faction and you won't have to deal with the occassional jerk
Sadly a lot of people are lacking honor.
Although, in the case of the Gnome, you did insult him first, so his gloating was more like "haha, the shortie got you" type thing.
But honor is seriously lacking.
Historically speaking, a duel was not to see who was better, a duel was a matter of honor. Defending a lady, avenging an insult, etc..
Definition of duel from www.dictionary.com:
duel
n 1: a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor [syn: affaire d'honneur] 2: any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) v : fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"
Although, in the case of the Gnome, you did insult him first, so his gloating was more like "haha, the shortie got you" type thing.
But honor is seriously lacking.
Historically speaking, a duel was not to see who was better, a duel was a matter of honor. Defending a lady, avenging an insult, etc..
Definition of duel from www.dictionary.com:
duel
n 1: a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor [syn: affaire d'honneur] 2: any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) v : fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"
Seoman, perhaps you have a point.
I did throw out the first punch, but I was merely joking. Then he accused me of being racist... I mean, people need to lighten up.
In general chat I said for fun "Any NE ladies wanna gimme a lap dance?" I was suprised at how many people said things like "dude, get a life". I can't even joke around. I told them all to get a life off the computer and they'll learn to lighten up a bit and take things in stride.
Are people really this **** about a silly game that they can't even have fun???? It's a sad state of affairs.
I did throw out the first punch, but I was merely joking. Then he accused me of being racist... I mean, people need to lighten up.
In general chat I said for fun "Any NE ladies wanna gimme a lap dance?" I was suprised at how many people said things like "dude, get a life". I can't even joke around. I told them all to get a life off the computer and they'll learn to lighten up a bit and take things in stride.
Are people really this **** about a silly game that they can't even have fun???? It's a sad state of affairs.
lol...me and my friends refer to the NE /dance animation as "the stripper dance". You're so right, some people need to learn to have fun (gasp) while PLAYING GAMES. Or at least let other people have their fun.
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Or at least let other people have their fun.
The problem is when your idea of fun conflicts with their idea of fun.
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The problem is when your idea of fun conflicts with their idea of fun.
If my idea of fun isn't their bag of tea, then they should just ignore me and do their thing.. if others want to joke with me, great... but they're really ruining my fun.
Wiseman, how are people supposed to distinguish between your idea of fun and the idiots out there spamming such requests or bashing other races? I think that might be why some ppl are on edge. I know I get tired of seeing these over and over and over, and would probably of chalked you up to another immature perv. Though looking at your signature, that may not be far off the truth. And when you say they are ruining your fun, could that not go the other way and be that your ruining their fun by throwing out such requests. You do know that you can ignore them too, right? Seems kinda one-sided doesn't it?
BAH!
I just like to have a little fun here and there. This post was about dueling and the lack of honor. Perhaps we should get back to that. This other convo is going in circles...
Anyone have any dueling stories to share about people being immature and dishonorable??
I just like to have a little fun here and there. This post was about dueling and the lack of honor. Perhaps we should get back to that. This other convo is going in circles...
Anyone have any dueling stories to share about people being immature and dishonorable??
Meh, were all of you roleplaying or was someone just wound a little too tightly?
I love dueling, even if I'll get trashed. It's fun.
Although the other day my friend dueled someone almost ten levels higher than him...and DIED.
I guess the DoT spell carried over after the duel and killed him?
It was really strange.
And no, this was not PvP, this was an actual duel with the flag and everything.
I love dueling, even if I'll get trashed. It's fun.
Although the other day my friend dueled someone almost ten levels higher than him...and DIED.
I guess the DoT spell carried over after the duel and killed him?
It was really strange.
And no, this was not PvP, this was an actual duel with the flag and everything.
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